Qantas Business Class meals & menus

[under the radar]

BNE-ADL QF 667 on Friday, departing 11.55am, so expected something for lunch in J.

Options were spinach soup, pasta salad or the Cheese Box. Was a little surprised at the lack of either a warm solid food option, or in fact any protein component in the meals, and the CSM serving immediately agreed.
Lucky had chosen 1D, as the first two rows all went for the soup until it ran out, suggesting that pax had an expectation of something warm for lunch!
(Interesting that the small, heart shaped syrup cake was labelled as gluten, egg, dairy and yeast free)
The CSM later offered spare Cheese boxes as a "second course" which was appreciated.
I've emailed Customer Care, suggesting that even some decent mixed sandwiches, a mini quiche or glam party pie would be appreciated, at surely not much cost differential.
Hope the saving on providing separate VGML options is working out!

aside from the fact that it's clearly stated and easy to locate that your flight is a refreshment service....seems like you've interpreted your preference for a hot meal at lunch onto those that chose the soup option..maybe they just wanted that option!!! (and do you eat a hot meal every day for lunch?)..if so..well done!!
I do enjoy when pax give their 'suggestions' to an airline on what food could be offered... wouldn't it be great to have an airline that caters to EVERY PAXs 'whims'/'wants'/'desires' on every flight, every day!...how many options would you like sir/ma'am?? airlines do their best to 'satisfy' as many people as possible within the constraints of its costs and unique 'environment'.. things 'run out' or aren't to everyones 'taste' EVEN in First Class :shock:
did you think the CSM would disagree with you?? and make you even more 'displeased'?? .. one rule of 'customer interaction'...'tell 'em what they want to hear' :shock:

happy flying

 

[mattm199]

My main point of reference was of previous Business meal options I have encountered, including on refreshment flights. I noticed for example that other salad options discussed in this thread included beef, prawn etc.
I don't expect that "whims/wants or desires" be catered for, and I am quite aware of the financial straits the airlines is in.
I do reserve the right to avail myself of the "feedback" options to Customer Care; what they make of it is up to them (and I have little expectation of change in response). I go out of my way to choose to travel with Qantas, and as in any industry customer impressions and feedback are par for the course.
I was not in any was "displeased", and as ever enjoyed chatting with the pleasant and professional crew.

I did have a very happy and enjoyable return flight this morning, thanks.

ps: (Just re-checked, and QF 667 is showing as a "lunch" flight....)

aside from the fact that it's clearly stated and easy to locate that your flight is a refreshment service....seems like you've interpreted your preference for a hot meal at lunch onto those that chose the soup option..maybe they just wanted that option!!! (and do you eat a hot meal every day for lunch?)..if so..well done!!
I do enjoy when pax give their 'suggestions' to an airline on what food could be offered... wouldn't it be great to have an airline that caters to EVERY PAXs 'whims'/'wants'/'desires' on every flight, every day!...how many options would you like sir/ma'am?? airlines do their best to 'satisfy' as many people as possible within the constraints of its costs and unique 'environment'.. things 'run out' or aren't to everyones 'taste' EVEN in First Class :shock:
did you think the CSM would disagree with you?? and make you even more 'displeased'?? .. one rule of 'customer interaction'...'tell 'em what they want to hear' :shock:

happy flying

 

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Lunch - Perth / Sydney (Food was really good, but find the dinner service much better re: variety etc.)

Braised Tandoori Chicken with Fragrant Dhal and Basmati Rice and Coriander Yoghurt



You can check out the full (brief) TR - Perth / Sydney (Easter Monday) | Life of a Travel Czar

 

[Shan Man]

Afternoon Refreshment on QF444 today.

3 Options:
Pea Soup
Torn Chicken Salad with Dressing
Cheese Box.

I chose the chicken and it was delicious!

 

[Flying Fox]

Even better when it's an OP-UP

 

[Anna]

I've been enjoying the soups on the whole. But my goodness they manage to serve them hot! What's the secret QF? Thermo nuclear blasting?

 

[QF WP]

Don't know how I have missed this thread - think I've deleted most of my recent QF J meals.

Got a MEL/BNE J on Thursday and BNE/DRW, ASP/ADL & ADL/BNE sectors coming up.

 

[Buzzard]

Don't know how I have missed this thread - think I've deleted most of my recent QF J meals.

Got a MEL/BNE J on Thursday and BNE/DRW, ASP/ADL & ADL/BNE sectors coming up.

Well, now that you have found us you will have to keep us posted.

 

[QF WP]

QF594 PER/BNE 24/4









Beautiful meal all around.

 

[Buzzard]

I think it's time to get my eyes checked..... I thought the menu stated Gillard Salmon

 

[serfty]

I think it's time to get my eyes checked..... I thought the menu stated Gillard Salmon

'tis OK, I initially perceived Gilled Salmon!

 

[eminere]

These meals actually look really good.

 

[QF WP]

I have always perceived QF to have the ascendency over VA on their meal service (plating, service and knowledge), given QF's Dom J crew training. VA just aren't up to the same standard (although their FA's may be more attractive and on average younger, but that won't make me decide to book VA over QF).

 

[boomy]

I have always perceived QF to have the ascendency over VA on their meal service (plating, service and knowledge), given QF's Dom J crew training. VA just aren't up to the same standard (although their FA's may be more attractive and on average younger, but that won't make me decide to book VA over QF).

Would it be different if you were single?

 

[QF WP]

It wasn't when I was single (between wives - well it was 8 years) as I went out with both QF and VA staff (2 ad 1 respectively) - only the QF included an FA though

 

[boomy]

Look at the bright side, flying with QF doesn't only gets you good meals but also makes you feel younger

 

[anat0l]

It wasn't when I was single (between wives - well it was 8 years) as I went out with both QF and VA staff (2 ad 1 respectively) - only the QF included an FA though

And after all of that, the love you found was not in the air but on the ground

 

[markis10]

Look at the bright side, flying with QF doesn't only gets you good meals but also makes you feel younger

I blame it on the Cafe Breakfast!

 

[dk4]

Domestic - Breakfast (hot option) & Lunch (hot option)

 

[Buzzard]

Those meals look nice dk4, were they? And on which flights?